there you go!
sry about the size!
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| Author: | thomasrolewis [ 17 Apr 2010, 21:47 ] |
| Post subject: | My First Tree |
So i got my first tree today from a bonsai store i found in manchester city center! its a chinese elm, about 4-5 years. I was wondering, i bought some SP cat litter, but i dont know whether to repot it? it seems to be planted in a fairly fine compost with a gravel top layer. I think he said he changed the pot recently but it doesnt really look like he did much. Shall i re pot it in SP? Cheers |
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| Author: | Jerry Norbury [ 17 Apr 2010, 21:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
It can't hurt. Post a picture first. |
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| Author: | thomasrolewis [ 17 Apr 2010, 22:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
there you go! sry about the size! |
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| Author: | keithmart [ 17 Apr 2010, 22:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
Hi By the looks of those roots it needs repotting. Check the 'how to's' on is site and the pot is a standard pot that they mainly come in. the tree itself looks ok and could benefit from a better pot. |
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| Author: | Jerry Norbury [ 17 Apr 2010, 22:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
Do you have access to any bigger pots? The pot it's in now is pretty damned small - it's the smallest size Chinese Elm they import. Problem with these is that unless you're on the ball they can dry out in no time - a bigger pot would be safer... |
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| Author: | thomasrolewis [ 17 Apr 2010, 22:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
I have 1 extra pot that I acquired its only slightly bigger! 
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| Author: | Jerry Norbury [ 17 Apr 2010, 23:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
It'll still be better Do you know what to do next? |
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| Author: | thomasrolewis [ 17 Apr 2010, 23:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
i can always order a new one if i need too, whats the best size? i recon the one its in must be 4" I have read up on the potting, trim the smaller feeder roots back afew inches? anything i should know about planting in SP? |
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| Author: | Jerry Norbury [ 17 Apr 2010, 23:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
You need to put some mesh over the drainage hole(s). Got the old soil off and comb out the roots before pruning the roots a little. Take no more than say 25% off. I take more but my trees are developed for longer and I know what I'm doing. Here are some photos of the process with Cat Litter... http://www.flickr.com/photos/norbury/se ... 302580515/ |
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| Author: | thomasrolewis [ 18 Apr 2010, 00:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My First Tree |
ok, i will do that tomorrow! i shouldnt feed it for atleast 3 weeks after should i? |
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